Kansas 4M Geriatrics Workforce Education Program is offering $1,000 for up to 30 sites to participate in an Age-Friendly Action Community and achieve Level 1 and Level 2 Age-Friendly Health Systems Recognition. Participating sites may include nursing homes, primary care sites and delivery systems, hospitals, ambulatory care, convenient care clinics, geriatric surgery and geriatric emergency departments serving older adults across Kansas.
Upcoming Events and Applications
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Multiple presenters over the course of seven days will discuss application of an evidence-based 4Ms framework to the care of nursing home residents and older adults. Topics include: Application of and Evidence-Based Framework to the Care of Nursing Home Residents, Telemedicine & Telehealth, Addressing the needs of nursing home residents, families, and nursing home staff, Delirium, Depression and Dementia, Respectful Communications With Older Adults, Deprescribing Antipsychotic Medications Chronic Care Management
Thursday, May 1, 2025 | noon - 1p.m. (Central) Shelley Bhattacharya, DO discusses the 4Ms framework and the environment, emergencies, and disasters. Learn considerations for the Health and Health Care of Older Adults.
SAVE THE DATE: Lunch & Learn: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Support 4Ms Care of Older Adults
Tuesday, May 1, 2025 | noon - 1p.m. (Central)
This webinar will address advancing the care of older adults through Artificial Intelligence, supporting the evidence-based 4Ms framework: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility.
June 9, 2025 | Topeka, KS | Washburn Tech Conference Center | 10a.m. to 2p.m. Engage in discussions with nursing educators and long-term care leaders to increase the number of nursing graduates choosing careers in nursing homes.
About Kansas 4M
Kansas 4M is a geriatric workforce education program led by the University of Kansas School of Nursing in collaboration with the schools of Health Professions, Medicine, Pharmacy and Social Welfare. Our mission is to ensure that every older adult receives high-quality, person-centered care that aligns with their unique needs and preferences.
We serve the state of Kansas through reciprocal partnerships between academia, health care providers and community organizations that serve older adults, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Kansas 4M offers programs for current health care professionals, students in health care fields and anyone interested in improving care for older adults.
An advisory committee representing older adults, family members, health systems and other key stakeholders guides our work. Learn more about Kansas 4M.
About the 4M Framework
Our efforts align with an Age-Friendly Health Systems framework known as the “4Ms,” which was developed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
What Matters
We prioritize understanding and acting on each older adult’s health goals and care preferences.
Medications
We focus on safe medication practices, including reconciliation and de-prescribing to enhance well-being
Mobility
We prioritize individualized mobility plans to maintain and improve physical function.
Mentation
We support cognitive health by addressing dementia, delirium and depression.
Kansas 4M Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).The award provided 100% of total costs and totaled $5 million with funding from 07/01/2024 through 06/30/2029. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information visit HRSA.gov.